Nintendo on making Switch appealing among a broader consumer base
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, the company was asked about any issues / risk factors now that weren’t considered before launch. This prompted managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, senior executive officer Ko Shiota, and Shigeru Miyamoto to talk about the need to increase the appeal of Switch to all age groups, regardless of gender.
Miyamoto commented on this as well, and said something interesting. Nintendo wants each individual person to own a Switch as opposed to every family in general.
Nintendo: Next announcement for Nintendo Switch Online will be worth the wait
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An update on Nintendo Switch Online was financial provided during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. We finally know that the service will be launching in September.
During the Q&A session of its financial results briefing, Nintendo commented on this just a bit further. Both president Tatsumi Kimishima and managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi weighed in on the service, with Takahashi stating that the next announcement will be worth the wait.
The two stated:
Nintendo on the reception to Nintendo Labo, decision to use cardboard
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Nintendo surprised everyone last month with the announcement of Nintendo Labo last month. Going after kids and kids at heart, Nintendo Labo will allow Switch owners to make creations out of cardboard and then use them with compatible applications / mini-games.
Using cardboard may have seemed out of left field, but it ended up being a natural fit. Nintendo commented on the entire Nintendo Labo project including the reception and the decision to feature cardboard.
Here’s what was shared:
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Legend of Kay Anniversary announced for Switch
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Legend of Kay Anniversary is coming to Switch, THQ Nordic has announced. A release is planned for sometime in 2018.
You may recall that Legend of Kay Anniversary previously appeared on Wii U. At the moment we aren’t aware of any major changes from that version.
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tinyBuild to announce six new Switch games during a broadcast tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
tinyBuild has published a couple of games on Switch thus far. Last year, the company brought Mr. Shifty and Phantom Trigger to the system. tinyBuild hasn’t had any new announcements for Switch in recent months, but that’s about to change.
A new “Hello Switch” broadcast will be held tomorrow in which six new games will be announced. It’ll be hosted at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.
Monster Boy is getting a physical release in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
FDG Entertainment has announced that their upcoming Switch game Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is getting a physical release in North America, where it’ll be released “later this Summer”. The digital version will be released on the same day. SEGA will be assisting FDG Entertainment with publishing the game. Sadly, no news so far on a physical release in other regions.
Video: World End Syndrome’s opening movie
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Arc System Works has released the opening movie of World’s End Syndrome for Switch, which will be released in Japan on April 26th. Give it a watch:
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Valkyria Chronicles 4: character trailer
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SEGA has published a new trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 4. This one showcases a couple of the game’s characters, namely Claude Wallace, Riley Miller, Raz, and Kai Schulen. Take a look:
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Attack on Titan 2: “Multiplayer Highlight” trailer
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Koei Tecmo has published a new trailer for Attack on Titan 2. This one focuses on the game’s various multiplayer modes. There are several co-operative and competitive modes to choose from. You can play the game’s story missions together in co-op mode or compete in teams of four against one another in Annihilation Mode. The Switch version also supports local multiplayer with up to eight consoles.
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Media Create software sales (1/29/18 – 2/4/18) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World #
02./00. [PS4] Dragon Ball FighterZ
03./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
04./02. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
05./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
06./05. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
07./00. [NSW] The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
08./07. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
09./06. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
10./11. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100
11./09. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum
12./14. [NSW] Arms
13./15. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
14./00. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch
15./13. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX
16./08. [PS4] Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT
17./16. [PS4] Call of Duty: WWII #
18./20. [NSW] Monster Hunter Double Cross: Nintendo Switch Ver. #
19./23. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 #
20./21. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
